Tetra Pak to collaborate with global partners on food innovation
The packaging manufacturer is teaming up with entities across countries such as France, US, Sweden and Italy to explore different innovations. These includes a range of development programmes from exploring new food categories, such as plant-based food, to using enzymes that reduce food waste to advancing the insect protein movement.
Laurence Mott, Executive vice president for development and technology at Tetra Pak, said: “Tetra Pak has been an early advocate of forming and strengthening links between academia and the food industry. We have several long-standing relationships with universities and research institutions. We’ve also been working with game changing start-ups and tech companies to accelerate innovation. Now more than ever this is vital.
“The challenges of the global food industry are broad and varied. The only way we can meet these challenges is to pool our expertise. Only together will we secure a better future in the areas of sustainability, food safety and food availability. I’m very happy to see the progress so far and will take this opportunity to thank all our partners.”
Rodrigo Godoi, vice president for processing portfolio management at Tetra Pak, added: “To drive innovation, we need to question status quo and keep pushing our boundaries, working together with external partners who bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table. At Tetra Pak, we are continuously exploring new concepts, new food ingredients and new production methods that sit outside of our ‘core’ competencies.
“As an example, we have conducted over 300 screenings that resulted in more than 10 pilot projects to be researched. We encourage start-ups to come to us with their ideas as well as to join cross-industry teams to explore opportunities. We recognise the value in coming together with experts across an ecosystem in food, science and engineering to help identify new solutions and address challenges intensified by the changes in the food supply chain.”